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Vulnerability Report: VMware Workstation 5.x
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This vulnerability report for VMware Workstation 5.x contains a complete overview of all Secunia advisories affecting it. You can use this vulnerability report to ensure that you are aware of all vulnerabilities, both patched and unpatched, affecting this product allowing you to take the necessary precautions.
If you have information about a new or an existing vulnerability in VMware Workstation 5.x then you are more than welcome to contact us.
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Vendor, Links, and Unpatched Vulnerabilities
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VMware
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Product Link
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Affected By
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10 Secunia advisories
47 Vulnerabilities
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Unpatched
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10% (1 of 10 Secunia advisories)
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Most Critical Unpatched
The most severe unpatched Secunia advisory affecting VMware Workstation 5.x, with all vendor patches applied, is rated Highly critical  .
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10 Secunia Advisories in 2003-2009
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Secunia has issued a total of 10 Secunia advisories in 2003-2009 for VMware Workstation 5.x. Currently, 10% (1 out of 10) are marked as unpatched with the most severe being rated Highly critical
More information about the specific Secunia advisories affecting VMware Workstation 5.x can be found below. Each Secunia advisory is enclosed by a box highlighted with a color representing its current patch status. You can read the complete Secunia advisories for thorough descriptions of the issues covered and for solution suggestions by clicking either the Secunia advisory title or the "Read More" links available for each Secunia advisory.
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Release Date:
2009-09-16 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA36735 |
Solution Status:
Unpatched |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
System access
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Where:
From remote |
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Short Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware Workstation, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2008-11-07 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA32612 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Security Bypass
Privilege escalation
DoS
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Where:
Local system |
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Short Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in various VMware products, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or gain escalated privileges. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2008-09-01 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA31707 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Privilege escalation
DoS
System access
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Where:
From remote |
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Short Description:
VMware has acknowledged some vulnerabilities in VMware Workstation, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges and by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a user's system. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2008-06-05 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA30556 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Security Bypass
Privilege escalation
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Where:
Local system |
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Short Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in multiple VMware Products, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions or to gain escalated privileges. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2008-03-17 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA29413 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Privilege escalation
DoS
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Where:
From remote |
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Short Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in VMware products, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges or to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and potentially by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions or to cause a DoS. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2008-02-26 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA29117 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Security Bypass
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Where:
Local system |
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Short Description:
Gerardo Richarte has reported a vulnerability in VMware products, which can be exploited by malicious, local users or malicious applications to bypass certain security restrictions. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2007-09-20 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA26890 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Privilege escalation
DoS
System access
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Where:
From local network |
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Short Description:
Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in various VMware products, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges or cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2007-05-01 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA25079 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Security Bypass
DoS
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Where:
Local system |
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Short Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in various VMware products, which can be exploited by malicious users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or bypass certain security restrictions. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2006-07-19 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA21120 |
Solution Status:
Partial Fix |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
Local system |
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Short Description:
Nick Brees has reported a vulnerability in VMware, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information. [Read More]
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Release Date:
2005-12-21 |
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA18162 |
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch |
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Criticality:
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Impact:
System access
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Where:
From local network |
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Short Description:
Tim Shelton has reported a vulnerability in VMware, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. [Read More]
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